Ohio Fleche 2018/05

Weather:
L:53 H:76

234 miles 3,902 ft

OhioFleche



 Bike:

 

 Dinner in Dublin OH.

Done!

 

 

7/2018 Indiana Randonneurs 600k.

Weather:
Mid 80s with a chance of storms.  (Never happened)

373.8 miles. 13,742 ft.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7472430?fbclid=IwAR0KCWM6Yg1zPLMhC3JFO5kYo-ItdxNmM2YWgZVp8UMXWsaJsfqapmN2DHc



Another rider and I decided at the 2nd to last control of the 400k loop to wait on a fellow rider that had a pretty bad wreck early on, but was battling through everything and doing quite well.  We ended up waiting at the control for around 2hours.  I did take a nap because I knew after the 400k was finish (usual sleep time) we would not get much sleep, which proved to be the case, we got about 1/2hour of sleep after the 400k loop.  Everyone finished though, which is what randos love seeing.

 The bike set up. 

 Brevet card.

07/2018 Detroit Randonneurs 400k Petoskey MI.

Weather:
Extreme heat advisory.  High of 98degF with Heat index well above 105degF

254.7miles 9,967 ft of climbing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26438068



I was the only finisher of the 400k, though out of time...   My 2nd rando non-credit, but, at least I did finish.  The heat drained me during the day, and at night I could no longer stay awake, so I took a couple 40 plus minute naps on the side of the road.  I got to the last control about an hour out of time, and I knew I didn't have enough to make it to the finish in time, so I soft pedaled and enjoyed the views of Michigan's beautiful scenery on the last leg.  As I look back on my brevet card and the times, NOW I wonder if I tried to push a little, if I would've made it, but, I'm satisfied with how I performed.  Tough ride!

 Brevet card

 Stealth camping the night before the start.  Hot! Probably didn't sleep too well, which may have added to my inability to remain awake through the night....